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I know this is a long shot but I've had loads of trouble with the 318 auto I have got it running again and yesterday I went for a drive the car was fine then stopped at a junction something at the front of the car clicked and it lurched then when I pulled away it wasn't running right like it wasnt getting fuelled properly and also the temp gauge is reading near the blue I'm desperately in need of advice/help I'm getting near the end of my tether Thanx in advance

Gaz

Ok update

Decided to phone AA just incase they could help the bloke started the engine straight away he pointed out I need a new viscous coupling. Then he said he could hear squealing etc behind dizzy cap he thinks my timing belt is in need ov replacing and that could be the problem does this sound like a viable conclusion??

maybe the throttle positioning switch? lol

Faulty viscous usually means the temp goes into the red when the car is in traffic, have you checked the thermostat?

Temp gauge is nearly on blue

Have a look at the distributor cap and rotor arm and see how worn they are.

Every M20/30/40 engined car ive played with has had a severely worn set of these due to them being very expensive for what they are.

Wear in these components can cause all sorts of starting and running issues due to weak and unequal distribution of power to the plugs.